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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 241,938.61, 333,893.96 and 145,146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 241,938.61, 333,893.96 and 145,146.09 is: 200,312.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    241,938.61 : 333,893.96 = 145,146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    241,938.61/333,893.96 = 145,146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    241,938.61x = 333,893.96 × 145,146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    241,938.61x = 48,463,403,839.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,463,403,839.29/241,938.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200,312.82

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